Darlo v Curzon Sat 8th Feb
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Re: Darlo v Curzon Sat 8th Feb
If by some miracle the rain stays away that will be gone by Saturday. If it does rain we are seriously struggling.
Re: Darlo v Curzon Sat 8th Feb
One of the lines at the fans forum was how much postponed games impact the clubs finances. It isn't just lost revenue but COSTS such as suppliers (catering, programme printing etc) that hit hard, with the money not coming in for what could be months for that particular game. Then we are talking a rescheduled midweek game which will be detrimental to the attendance too.
Hopefully lady luck shines down and dries the ground out a bit before the fans can play their part and fork the pitch right up.
Hopefully lady luck shines down and dries the ground out a bit before the fans can play their part and fork the pitch right up.
Re: Darlo v Curzon Sat 8th Feb
Saw the pitch this morning. With the amount of water on it and the bad forecast for the next 48 hours there is no chance this game will be on.
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Re: Darlo v Curzon Sat 8th Feb
£760 for a waterhog and we might be able to sort the water logging and not lose Saturday games to flooding and rearranged weekday games and lower attendances, one rearranged game would cost more than this in lost revenue
Seems quite a good investment. I don't imagine that the Rugby Club has it's own micro climate where it doesn't rain so we'll get use out of it.
Might be worth you sending that info into the club.
The club are aware and the Trust are discussing it with them apparently
Any news on the WaterHog?
Seems quite a good investment. I don't imagine that the Rugby Club has it's own micro climate where it doesn't rain so we'll get use out of it.
Might be worth you sending that info into the club.
The club are aware and the Trust are discussing it with them apparently
Any news on the WaterHog?
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Re: Darlo v Curzon Sat 8th Feb
Not that I'm aware of but I understand we have one at our disposal but the groundsman does not like them, all hearsay I saw on twitter
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Re: Darlo v Curzon Sat 8th Feb
The one saving grace is that tomorrow is forecast to be largely dry, if and its a big IF enough of the standing water drains away saturday's downpour might not affect it too badly.BlackandwhiteBOB wrote:If by some miracle the rain stays away that will be gone by Saturday. If it does rain we are seriously struggling.
However at this stage I believe there is zero chance of Bishop's game being on tomorrow night, ours has a slight chance.
The question then is where is the £760 going to come from? And what if we get it just for the game to get called off anyway? Too much of a risk and money simply can't afford to shell out currently!£760 for a waterhog and we might be able to sort the water logging and not lose Saturday games to flooding and rearranged weekday games and lower attendances, one rearranged game would cost more than this in lost revenue
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Re: Darlo v Curzon Sat 8th Feb
It's been dry today in Bishop and there is still standing water plus it is raining now.
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Re: Darlo v Curzon Sat 8th Feb
The club have confirmed they have access if required to a water soaker (I presume Marske's again). However it is felt that they churn the ground up and the pitch is already in a state where it is churned up already.Bogratsteve wrote:Not that I'm aware of but I understand we have one at our disposal but the groundsman does not like them, all hearsay I saw on twitter
The thought was thanked but it is not something the club currently require.
The only thing we can hope for is the rain is not too heavy but I have the feeling we may have a saturday off this week.
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Re: Darlo v Curzon Sat 8th Feb
Bishop are playing at home on Friday so I assume if that's off then Darlo's game will defo be off considering the amount of rain still to come
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Re: Darlo v Curzon Sat 8th Feb
Probably got more chance of the game being on at the moment if Bishop game is off.Dave_from_London wrote:Bishop are playing at home on Friday so I assume if that's off then Darlo's game will defo be off considering the amount of rain still to come
Just have to see what happens.
Re: Darlo v Curzon Sat 8th Feb
It looks like standing water but it more like sludge-not as easy to removepoppyfield wrote:£760 for a waterhog and we might be able to sort the water logging and not lose Saturday games to flooding and rearranged weekday games and lower attendances, one rearranged game would cost more than this in lost revenue
Seems quite a good investment. I don't imagine that the Rugby Club has it's own micro climate where it doesn't rain so we'll get use out of it.
Might be worth you sending that info into the club.
The club are aware and the Trust are discussing it with them apparently
Any news on the WaterHog?
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It looks like standing water but it more like sludge-not as easy to remove.More damage to the pitch?micra3 wrote:poppyfield wrote:£760 for a waterhog and we might be able to sort the water logging and not lose Saturday games to flooding and rearranged weekday games and lower attendances, one rearranged game would cost more than this in lost revenue
Seems quite a good investment. I don't imagine that the Rugby Club has it's own micro climate where it doesn't rain so we'll get use out of it.
Might be worth you sending that info into the club.
The club are aware and the Trust are discussing it with them apparently
Any news on the WaterHog?
M I C R A 3
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Re: Darlo v Curzon Sat 8th Feb
Bishop game if off, last nights rain has beat them.
We have a chance but I think it will be a struggle with rain due tonight. Expect the call for help in the morning again.
We have a chance but I think it will be a struggle with rain due tonight. Expect the call for help in the morning again.
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It will be interesting to understand what would need to be invested in to protect ourselves from the weather.
Outside of extortionate groundworks what are we missing that could just give us that extra chance of getting games one.
If you can get some good assurances of avoiding postponements. We stop missing out on those Saturday revenues and exiles have more confidence when it comes to booking travel for home games
Outside of extortionate groundworks what are we missing that could just give us that extra chance of getting games one.
If you can get some good assurances of avoiding postponements. We stop missing out on those Saturday revenues and exiles have more confidence when it comes to booking travel for home games
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Re: Darlo v Curzon Sat 8th Feb
its been a nice enough day today, dry and sunny spells.
heavy rain expected tonight from midnight till 5am,then again from 2pm
lets just hope it avoids us
heavy rain expected tonight from midnight till 5am,then again from 2pm
lets just hope it avoids us
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I had a look at the pitch today at 2pm and there was a line of standing water down the middle of the pitch, stretching well outside the centre circle.
In my opinion after tonights game not going ahead that there is a good chance that the game goes ahead if there is no further downpours.
Lets look at the sky and hope the rain passes us by
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In my opinion after tonights game not going ahead that there is a good chance that the game goes ahead if there is no further downpours.
Lets look at the sky and hope the rain passes us by
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Re: Darlo v Curzon Sat 8th Feb
Plus heavy rain at 3pm
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Re: Darlo v Curzon Sat 8th Feb
Bishop game off tonight, ready with my fork in the morning fingers crossed!
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Re: Darlo v Curzon Sat 8th Feb
I hope this is game is on I'm bringing our two new Italian employees and another two, I've spoke to a few people and there is definitely interest in this game if we can get it on be a good 1500 there, I hope so anyway.
Re: Darlo v Curzon Sat 8th Feb
take it theres no word yet on a pitch inspection?
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Definitely expect one. Reckon we'll have till 11 at the latestSidarlo wrote:take it theres no word yet on a pitch inspection?
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Re: Darlo v Curzon Sat 8th Feb
8.30am I think